During budget development for the 2021-22 school year, district and school leaders have prioritized academic programs and support services for students while remaining fiscally responsible to taxpayers. District leaders encourage families, staff, students and community members to learn about the proposed budget during the following presentations: Thursday, April 15, Public Budget presentation, 6 p.m. View …
The 2021-22 Watervliet City School District budget vote and board election will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Absentee ballots Absentee ballots are available, upon request, to residents of the school district who will be out of town or unable to vote in person due to illness or …
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We learned of one new positive case of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update. The case is associated with the Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School community. Based on the date the individual was last on campus, no additional contact tracing was needed as per health department guidelines. As we prepare to welcome learners …
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We have learned of one new positive case of COVID-19 in our school community since yesterday’s update. The case involves an individual from the Watervliet Elementary School community. All contacts have been notified by school administration and advised to quarantine as a precaution per health department guidelines. One classroom has switched to remote learning and …
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Dear Watervliet families, We want to update you about the grades 3-8 English language arts (ELA) and math tests scheduled for this spring. You may recall that these tests, which typically are held each year, were not given in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Unless New York State receives a waiver from the federal …
We learned of two new positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community over the weekend. One case involves an individual from the Watervliet Elementary School community. All contacts have been notified by school administration and advised to quarantine as a precaution per health department guidelines. One classroom has switched to remote learning for this …
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We have learned of three new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community. Two cases involve individuals from the Watervliet Elementary School community. Two classrooms will switch to remote learning through next week and return to school after spring break. School administrators have notified all individuals considered to be contacts of the need …
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The budget development process for the 2021-22 school year is underway. District and school leaders have been meeting to prioritize academic programs and support services for students next year while also remaining fiscally responsible to taxpayers. The Board of Education is expected to adopt the proposed budget during the April 22 meeting. District leaders encourage …
This week, we learned of three individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 in in our district. Two individuals participate in our remote learning program. The health department has identified no additional contacts with either case. The third case involves an individual from the Watervliet Elementary School community. The health department has advised that no contact …
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News 10 reporter Giuliana Bruno dished on her career as a broadcast journalist during a recent virtual visit with Watervliet High School students. The Capital Region native joined seniors from Megan Matusek’s Business Communications and CEIP classes and 10th graders from Scott Emerson’s Global Studies class to share her experiences that led to her current …
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